A88/100
NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY — Water Quality Report 2026
Serving 127,000 people · New Jersey
Water Source
Groundwater
County
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System ID
NJ0508001
Violations
9
Contaminant Test Results
1 contaminant above EPA health goals
| Contaminant | Detected | Limit (MCL) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
chlorate | 440.00 µg/L | — | Above Goal |
EPA Violation History
No violations in the past 5 years
Full EPA compliance since 2011.
Understanding violation severity
Tier 1Urgent health risk. Utility must notify all customers within 24 hours.Tier 2Important health or treatment issue. Customers notified within 30 days.Tier 3Administrative or monitoring issue. Reported in the annual water quality report.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) · Updated quarterly
Frequently Asked Questions About NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY
Is NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY water safe to drink?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY water receives a grade of A (88/100), which is considered excellent. Out of 73 contaminants tested, none exceed EPA legal limits. 1 contaminant(s) exceed non-enforceable health goals. The water meets federal safety standards.
What contaminants has NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY detected?
73 contaminants were tested in NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY's water. Notable contaminants include chlorate. No contaminants exceed EPA legal limits. 1 exceed EPA health goals (MCLGs).
Does NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY have any EPA violations?
Yes, NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY has 9 EPA violation(s) on record, with the most recent in 2011. Violation types include Other, MR.
How many people does NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY serve?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY serves approximately 127,000 people, New Jersey. The system provides water to 1 community: Ocean City-0508.
What type of water does NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY provide?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY sources its water from groundwater. Groundwater is pumped from underground aquifers, which often provides natural filtration. The utility's system ID is NJ0508001.
How does NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY compare to other utilities in New Jersey?
NJ AMERICAN WATER - OCEAN CITY scores 88/100 with a grade of A (excellent). This places it among the higher-performing utilities in the state. Visit our New Jersey state page for a full comparison of water systems.